Inclusion and Attendance Practitioner

St Gregory's Catholic School, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9XL

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: Mon – Thu 0815 – 1615; Fri 0830 – 1600. 37 hours/week, Term Time plus 2 weeks (40 weeks/year)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: KSD £26,393 - £27,713 (2025/26 Pay Scale)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Inclusion and Attendance Practitioner plays a key role in improving outcomes for disadvantaged pupils and those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The postholder promotes high levels of attendance, identifies and addresses barriers to learning, and supports the effective delivery of inclusive classroom practice. Working closely with the SENCo, pastoral teams, and phase leaders, the role is responsible for monitoring attendance, maintaining an accurate Pupil Premium register, delivering targeted in-class support, and implementing evidence-informed interventions. The Inclusion and Attendance Practitioner ensures that vulnerable pupils are identified, supported, and enabled to achieve their full potential both academically and pastorally.

What the school offers its staff

Our Offer:

We create an environment where our staff can thrive and enjoy the work that they do which enables our young people to flourish, gain confidence, achieve and be happy. We have a reputation for being a very caring environment and we have a great record for investing in staff training and development.

Benefits of working at St Gregory’s Catholic School

A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students ·Training opportunities are provided for all staff ·Participation in overseas and UK school residential trips. ·Generous Pension scheme for all staff – 20.5% employer contribution for support staff ·Access to Kent Rewards which offers a range of local and national discounts in shops and health clubs, as well as discounts on travel, insurance and Kent Adult Education courses. ·Flu vaccination reimbursement. ·Eye test subsidy. ·Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential, practical and emotional support including financial guidance, legal enquiries, counselling, and additional support services. ·State of the art Fitness Suite for staff to use free of charge. ·Chapel with opportunities for collective prayer and reflection, welcoming to those of all faiths and none and the opportunity for support from our Chaplain.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

You are welcome to contact HR at hr@sgschoo.org.uk if you would like to visit the school before submitting an application.

Please go to Kent Teach for full information about job and submit your application:

https://www.kent-teach.com/Recruitment/Vacancy/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacancyId=157531

Should you be shortlisted for interview, additional information may be requested at that time.

Closing date for applications: 6 July 2026 at 12:00 noon

Start Date: 1 September 2026

Applications will be considered as they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and St Gregory's Catholic School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Gregory’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Gregory's Catholic School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1177 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Gregory's Catholic School website
• Email address: hr@sgschool.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-gregory-s-catholic-school

St Gregory’s Catholic School is a Catholic secondary school and part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP). KCSP is a multi-academy trust (MAT) established by the Archdiocese of Southwark for Catholic education across Kent and it currently comprises 28 academies of which 23 are primary schools and five are secondary schools.

A seven-form entry secondary school located in Tunbridge Wells, St Gregory’s is a popular destination for pupils from its Catholic partner primary schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. As an inclusive academy, its dedicated staff, helpers and governance committee members work hard to ensure that every student is supported and challenged to be their very best. Each individual is encouraged to grow spiritually and intellectually, so that unique and positive contributions can be made to society and the world.

In its most recent denominational inspection in June 2024, St Gregory’s was judged as ‘Outstanding’ for Catholic Life and Mission and ‘Good’ for both Religious Education and Collective Worship and, in its latest Ofsted inspection in October 2024, the school was judged as ‘Good’ in all areas. At the heart of the report is recognition of the school's mission to ensure that ‘every child is known and loved’ inspectors highlighted a “warm and welcoming environment”, where students feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

Arranging a visit to St Gregory's Catholic School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@sgschool.org.uk.

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